Careers
Help support the social and affordable housing sector by pursuing a career with one of the largest providers of services for homeless people or those at risk of homelessness in Melbourne’s north and west. We want to hear from you if you are looking for a career-enhancing role with a friendly and professional work environment where your contribution is valued.
Unison offers positions to individuals based on merit and where qualifications, experience, skills and abilities match the position requirements.
Unison is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTQIA+ communities and those living with a disability to apply.
Unison staff benefits
- Access to $15,900 of tax-free salary packaging arrangements, which can add significant value to the earnings of eligible staff
- Monthly RDO for eligible full-time staff
- Five weeks of annual leave
- 17.5% leave loading payment
- Additional paid parental leave on top of Government entitlements
- Learning and Development opportunities to ensure that you have the adequate skills to perform your current role, and the opportunity to enhance your work performance to meet your career direction
- Employee Assistance Program
Place Manager - Transitional Housing
This is a full-time, ongoing position under SCHADS Level 4 with a salary of approximately $90k per annum (plus super and leave loading).
About the role
Are you passionate about creating lasting change in people’s lives? Join Unison’s Transitional Housing Program as a Place Manager and be the driving force behind helping individuals move from temporary housing to long-term stability. Based primarily in Melbourne’s vibrant Western suburbs, this is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something truly meaningful.
As a Place Manager, you’ll work alongside stakeholders and external agencies, to support the journey between a renter, their property and their future. You’ll play a pivotal role in:
- Building strong, respectful relationships with renters and support workers
- Ensuring housing needs are met with compassion and efficiency
- Navigating tenancy management in line with the Residential Tenancies Act and other key legislation
Your work will directly support people with complex backgrounds and diverse needs—so empathy, resilience, and people skills are essential.
What we are looking for
You might come from a social housing or tenancy background—or you might bring lived experience and a natural ability to connect, support, and advocate. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment and believes in housing as a human right, we want to hear from you.
Why join us?
Unison is proud to offer a supportive, inclusive workplace with benefits that go beyond the basics:
- Rostered days off to recharge
- Generous salary packaging
- Five weeks of annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 18 days of personal leave
- Employer-paid parental leave
- Access to wellbeing and professional development programs
We’re committed to being an employer of choice—and to helping you thrive while you help others do the same.
Apply now
We will be reviewing applications as they come in so don't hold off, apply now by emailing your cover letter and resume to careers@unison.org.au, or contacting 0466 903 597 for further information.
You can view the position description below.
Expressions of Interest
We are always on the hunt for Place Managers and Initial Assessment and Planning (IAP) workers. If you’re interested in joining the Unison team and feel as though you have the skills and experience outlined in the below position description, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@unison.org.au to be considered for future roles.
If we think you match a role that becomes available, we will call you to confirm your interest and availability for the job.